Crime in Northwich Leftwich: statistics, rates and trends
1,036 crimes were recorded in Northwich Leftwich in the 12 months to August 2026, 177.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northwich Leftwich at a glance
- Crime trends in Northwich Leftwich
- Types of crime in Northwich Leftwich
- Northwich Leftwich compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northwich Leftwich
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northwich Leftwich
- Demographics of Northwich Leftwich
- Questions about crime in Northwich Leftwich
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (376), anti-social behaviour (173) and shoplifting (157) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 272nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Northwich Leftwich | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,036 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 177.5 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,835 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Northwich Leftwich of any year here (1,036 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,036 | 177.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,122 | 192.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,116 | 191.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,254 | 214.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,403 | 240.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,174 | 201.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,309 | 224.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,279 | 219.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,130 | 193.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 124 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northwich Leftwich recorded notably more public order (3.4 times the national rate), shoplifting (3.2 times the national rate) and drugs (94% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 71 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 376 | 64.4 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 29.6 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 157 | 26.9 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Public order | 133 | 22.8 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 44 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Drugs | 37 | 6.3 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Northwich Leftwich has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northwich Leftwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwich Witton | 520 | 101.4 | -43% |
| Rudheath | 224 | 41.1 | -77% |
| Northwich Winnington & Castle | 476 | 52.3 | -71% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 417 | 36.3 | -80% |
| Hartford & Greenbank | 440 | 45.9 | -74% |
| Marbury | 437 | 38.3 | -78% |
| Shakerley | 285 | 46.2 | -74% |
| Winsford Wharton | 684 | 117.0 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Northwich Leftwich over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (181).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 181 |
| On or near Market Street | 129 |
| On or near Sheath Street | 93 |
| On or near Sandiford Square | 73 |
| On or near A5509 | 41 |
| On or near Ash Street | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Waterbank Row | 32 |
| On or near Heber Walk | 31 |
| On or near Drillfield Road | 28 |
Of the 863 crimes in Northwich Leftwich with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 304 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 8.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Northwich Leftwich has an estimated population of 5,835 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northwich Leftwich average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Northwich Leftwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northwich Leftwich a safe place to live?
Northwich Leftwich recorded 177.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 272nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Northwich Leftwich?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 376 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Northwich Leftwich going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northwich Leftwich was down 8% on the year before: 1,036 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,122 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northwich Leftwich?
About 5,835 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northwich Leftwich?
Northwich Leftwich is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.